Archive for September 2011
Community foundation growth
Community foundations in Iowa have reported growth of more than $100 million in total assets between June 2010 and June 2011. The collective assets of Iowa community foundations grew to approximately $523.7 million in June …
Read MoreLack of networking fund could affect tech start-ups
A state cut might affect networking events for technology start-ups. The Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) eliminated its networking fund, which provided financial help for networking events in different industry groups, some of which …
Read MoreConsumer-driven health plans still growing, but saving less
Consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs) in the United States experienced continued growth this year, though at a slower pace than in 2009 and 2010, according to preliminary results released last week by United Benefit Advisors LLC. …
Read MoreIowa business economic outlook drops, but remains positive overall
Optimism among Iowa businesses took a drop in the third quarter, but sentiment is still positive.
The Iowa Business Council (IBC) today released results of its third-quarter Overall Economic Outlook Survey Index (OSI), which read …
Read MoreStudy: CEO turnover at highest level since 2005
U.S. companies are hiring new CEOs this year at the quickest pace since 2005 as directors seek growth after putting off management changes during the recession, Bloomberg reported.
Turnover is running at a 13 percent …
Read MoreBranstad: Other options should be considered for postal service savings
Gov. Terry Branstad today released two letters he sent to U.S. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe urging him to consider other options to close the U.S. Postal Service’s budget gap besides shuttering a disproportionate number of …
Read MoreAlliant initiating cycling today to reduce energy usage
Interstate Power and Light Co., an Alliant Energy Corp. company, announced that it will cycle air conditioners for all participating Iowa customers in the Appliance Cycling Program from 1 to 7 p.m. today.
The event …
Read MoreBorlaug statue committee formed
Gov. Terry Branstad announced the appointees to a committee charged with raising funds to commission a statue of Norman Borlaug that will be sent to the U.S. Capitol Building.
The Borlaug statue will replace the …
Read MoreWorkSource named as fastest-growing employment firm
West Des Moines-based WorkSource Staffing has been named the fastest-growing employment firm in the country by trade source Staffing Industry Analysts.
The study looked at staffing firms that recorded more than $1 million in revenue …
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